Straits International School Rawang

Institution Overview

Straits International School, Rawang (SISR) is a values-based international school and focused on not only achieving the best possible academic outcomes for our students, but developing them as critical thinkers, problem solvers, and genuinely compassionate individuals. Established in 2018, Straits International School, Rawang (SISR) is located in an outstanding location, nestled within the mountains and jungle of Selangor while remaining within reach of the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

Our Missions is aim to prepare our students to take up their places in an ever evolving and challenging world, striving for continuous excellence in their pursuits, but tempered with empathy for others. Students of SIS will leave the school with strong moral and ethical values and with a truly internationally-minded outlook.

To establish Straits International School as a group of schools respected and recognised for its standard of education throughout Malaysia by encouraging excellence in every aspect of the life of our community, and by supporting and nurturing each other to achieve that goal.

Uniqueness School (What makes us special?)

Our curriculum is based upon British standards accessed through Cambridge qualifications which include both Primary and Secondary Checkpoint and IGCSE. Our subjects taught include Personal, Social, Health Education (PSHE), Art, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Music, Speech, Drama, History and Geography. Secondary students also study Business, using a programme designed by our specialist staff.

At Straits International School, Rawang, we are a community-based school, and as such, reflect and immerse our students in wider Malaysian and Asian values. We aim to ensure that all students have the opportunity to celebrate the religious and ethnic diversity that makes Malaysia a truly special place. Our students will learn from each other, develop mutual respect, and celebrate diversity through a range of school and community events.

Academic: Programme Outline & Curriculum

In all our schools, we provide high quality international education and adopt the British Cambridge Curriculum from Early Years up to Sixth Form leading to A-level.

• Cambridge Primary – 5-11 years old*

English (1^st and 2^nd Language)

Mathematics,

Science

ICT

Cambridge Global Perspective

• Cambridge Lower Secondary – 11 – 14 years old*

English (1^st and 2^nd Language)

Mathematics,

Science

ICT

Cambridge Global Perspective

• Cambridge Upper Secondary – 14 – 16 years old*

A wide choice of subjects at:

Cambridge IGCSETM (70+ subjects)

Cambridge O’Level (40+ subjects)

Cambridge ICE Certificate

• Cambridge Advanced – 16 – 19 years old*

A wide choice of subjects at:

Cambridge International AS & A Level (55+ subjects)

Cambridge Pre U – (20+ Subjects)

Cambridge AICE Diploma

Cambidge IPQ

The International Cambridge Curriculum is a comprehensive, creative curriculum for 5 – 18-year-olds, with a clear process of learning and with specific learning goals for every subject, for international-mindedness and for personal learning. The International Cambridge Curriculum has been designed to ensure rigorous learning but also to help teachers make all learning exciting, active and meaningful for children. Learning with Cambridge takes a global approach, helping children connect their learning to where they are living now as well as looking at the learning from the perspective of people in other countries. The International Cambridge Curriculum is used by schools in more than 160 countries around the world. The International Cambridge Curriculum structure is divided into diverse mileposts where all of the themes are mapped out individually.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Straits International School, Rawang, operates an extensive co-curricular programme for students. A variety of activities are held throughout the week, themed to ensure that a range of skills and interests are covered. These themes include Sports; Creativity; School Enrichment, as well as Community, Culture Service. Our CCA programme aims to deliver a holistic and well-balanced learning experience in which students have a chance to discover and develop their talents.

Academic Strength, Teaching-Learning Resources

Our purpose-built campus will include the following facilities: